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01 Jun 2015... In this short video, parents of children with cerebral palsy talk about spotting the early signs of cerebral palsy and getting a diagnosis. Also, child health specialists explain that cerebral palsy is a condition that affects the brain. They talk about the different types of cerebral palsy, how it affects children and some of its causes.

01 Nov 2023... Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder affecting haemoglobin production. Haemoglobin is a protein in the blood that carries oxygen around our bodies. Sickle cell disease is passed from parent to child in genes.

01 Dec 2016... The A2 poster explains your body is 70% water, dehydration reduces your attention and ability to concentrate by 13%. Drinking 6-8 glasses a day helps to keep you in top shape.

01 Jul 2017... Untreated hepatitis B may cause liver damage and/or liver cancer in up to 1 in 4 people. A free vaccination for hepatitis B is available. Ask your doctor about testing and treatment.

01 Jun 2015... In this short video, parents of children with cerebral palsy talk about what happens after your child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. They describe why it's important to look after yourself, connect with other families and have a good support network. They also talk about different therapies. Health specialists say why early intervention is important, especially for helping children reach goals like feeding or dressing.

Haemoglobin E (HbE) is a common inherited condition caused by the production of an abnormal haemoglobin protein.

01 Nov 2023... Around 1 in 20 people worldwide are thought to have inherited an altered globin gene, which they could pass on to their children. This may potentially result in a genetic blood disorder, affecting haemoglobin production. Haemoglobin is a protein in the blood that carries oxygen around our bodies. These inherited blood disorders are passed from parent to child in genes. If you are a carrier of an altered globin gene, your partner must have a blood test to determine his or her carrier status.

01 Jun 2015... In this short video, parents of children with Down syndrome talk about getting the diagnosis during pregnancy. They say they talked with their families about how this child would fit into their lives, and about deciding to go on with the pregnancy. Also, child health specialists explain what Down syndrome is and how they test for it.

01 Jun 2015... In this short video, a parent of a child with hearing impairment talks about her child's early intervention, including hearing aids, Auslan and speech therapy. Child health specialists talk about helping parents understand what hearing impairment means for their child. They also go through some early intervention options and say why it's important to start intervention early.

01 Oct 2020... Electricity and gas customers may need some extra help during COVID-19 and retailers are working to assist those who need additional support. Energy retailers can help customers stay on track, keep up with a payment plan, and provide advice if needing some extra help. These resources provide information on how energy retailers can help customers.